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Semtech Corporation(Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced its next generation LoRa® devices and wireless radio frequency (RF) technology (LoRa Technology) chipsets enabling innovative LPWAN use cases for consumers with its advanced technology.

Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, is enabling the expansion of distributed Wi-Fi solutions in the home through a portfolio of 802.11ax products that improves Wi-Fi coverage, enables smaller devices and reduces costs.

Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKTS) (“Akoustis” or the “Company”), a manufacturer of patented single-crystal BulkONE® bulk acoustic wave (BAW) high-band RF filters for mobile and other wireless applications, announced today it has completed the installation of manufacturing equipment at its NY plant which allows it to process wafers from the point of receipt of raw wafers up to the packaging of the RF filter die.

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI), the world’s largest supplier of automotive semiconductors 1, has announced the latest addition to its industry leading 77GHz radar portfolio. Adopted by top global automakers, the NXP MR3003 Radar Transceiver is specifically developed for front or corner radar applications in automated driving, where high resolution and long-range capabilities are needed.

Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRCY) (www.mrcy.com) announced it received a $12 million order from a leading defense prime contractor for SWaP-optimized radio frequency (RF) modules ready for integration into an advanced electronic warfare system. The order was booked in the Company’s fiscal 2018 second quarter and is expected to be shipped over the next several quarters.

II‐VI Incorporated (NASDAQ:IIVI), a leader in engineered materials and devices for communications, today announced the achievement of a key research milestone in the development of thin-film diamond on silicon technology for 5G wireless communications, in collaboration with the University of South Florida (USF).

Nokia, T-Mobile and Intel have reached a major milestone in their 5G collaboration by bringing a 28 GHz outdoor 5G commercial radio system on air in the busy downtown corridor of Bellevue in Washington state.

Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today announced that it is providing the front-end power amplifier (PA) for the Qualcomm® Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) Reference Design from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated.

Powercast Corporation, the pioneer of radio-frequency (RF)-based long-range power-over-distance wireless charging technology, announced that it will unveil at CES (booth #40268) its FCC-approved (Part 15, FCC ID: YESTX91503) and ISED-approved (Canada IC: 8985A-TX91503) three-watt PowerSpot® transmitter which works in the far field (up to 80 feet) for over-the-air charging of multiple devices - no charging mats or direct line of sight needed.